Bockfest
WHERE:
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Ave
Middleton, WI 53562
WHEN:
March 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, celebrate the 28th annual Bockfest!
This annual event celebrates the beer release of Capital’s platinum award-winning Blonde Doppelbock and Maibock, live music, fish toss, 1K Running of the Blondes, and food for sale from local vendors. Click here for all the details on Bockfest and its traditions.
Must be over 21 to participate. Ticket purchase grants admission for one person and can be purchased here. Must bring valid ID for ticket purchase and day of entry.
Contact capbrew@capitalbrewery.com with questions, or scroll down for more information on tickets, hotel specials and parking.
Hotel Blocks
Coming in from out of town? Bockfest has partnered with three Middleton hotels.
Stay at one of these nearby hotels for TWO FREE BOCKFEST TICKETS per room:
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison West/Middleton- $149 – $159/night (book before 1/29/25) BOOK
- Courtyard Madison West/ Middleton – $175/night (2/3/25) BOOK
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Madison West – Middleton- $119/night (book before 2/15/25) BOOK
- Staybridge Suites Middleton – $140 – $150/night (book before 2/15/25) BOOK
- TownePlace Suites Madison West/Middleton- $129/night (book before 2/20/25) BOOK
Event Details
Tickets
General Admission (Ages 21+):
- Early Bird Pricing (online only): Dec. 1 – 31: $15 plus tax
- Jan. 1 – Feb. 28: $25 plus tax
- Day of (March 1): $35
VIP Admission (Ages 21+, 10 AM entry + 1 FREE Annual or Seasonal Beer (excludes Blonde Doppelbock)):
- Dec. 1 – Feb. 28: $30 plus tax
Starting Dec. 1, tickets can be purchased online through the link below or in person at Capital Brewery.
Parking
Please drink responsibly and have a designated driver. There are multiple free parking options near Capital Brewery, see below for parking:
Free public Parking:
- VA Municipal Lot at 7905 Terrace Avenue (open all weekend, overnight parking acceptable)
- City parking lot at 7701 Terrace Avenue
- City parking lot at 2428 Terrace Avenue (24-hour limit, overnight acceptable)
- NO PARKING on even-numbered side of Terrace Avenue the day of the event.
Hotel Block
Coming in from out of town? Bockfest has partnered with three Middleton hotels.
Stay at one of these nearby hotels for TWO FREE BOCKFEST TICKETS per room:
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison West/Middleton- $149 – $159/night (book before 1/29/25) BOOK HERE
- Courtyard Madison West/ Middleton – $175/night (2/3/25) BOOK HERE
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Madison West – Middleton- $119/night (book before 2/15/25) BOOK HERE
- Staybridge Suites Middleton – $140 – $150/night (book before 2/15/25) BOOK HERE
- TownePlace Suites Madison West/Middleton- $129/night (book before 2/20/25) BOOK HERE
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